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By Lee Hines — August 2006 — Roofing Much has been written about cool roofs and the urban heat-island effect over the past decade or so, and researchers have published the results of numerous studies. Traditionally, these studies and technical..read more

It’s worth insulating the sloping insides of a pitched roof in order to conserve heat if the space is to be used for anything except simple storage. It must be remembered that just because a roof space is insulated and..read more

Previewed 19 May 2007, Opened 29 May 2007, Closed 16 February 2008 at the Savoy Theatre in London A major revival of the classic musical Fiddler On The Roof in London starring Olivier Award winner Henry Goodman and directed by..read more

There are as many shapes of a roof as there as many different types of roofing material. The roof shape that you eventually end up choosing for your home is also just as much dictated by the climate, the roofing..read more

The best guns are light, fast, and easy to load We’re professional roofers: The company we work for does all kinds of roofing, including built-up, wood shake, and clay tile. But more than anything else, we install composition shingles. Though..read more

Planetarium and atrium under construction Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) — The roof of the new California Academy of Sciences building in San Francisco is sprouting. Soon it will look like a meadow. Designed by Renzo Piano. the $484 million building in..read more

Roof Installation Single ply flat roofs are now replacing the popular asphalt roofs since they are an economical and durable alternative. However, the major disadvantage with these roofs is they do not have any natural drainage facility. They are suitable..read more

By: Steven Briesemeister The shingles, which you choose for your roof, should reflect your personal style while complimenting that of your home. Owens Corning roof shingles are available in a wide selection. Whether your taste be traditional, distinctive or if..read more

DiyEx | August 11, 2014 Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets are mainly used on conservatories, but this highly durable material can also be used for glazing greenhouses, porch windows and much more. Polycarbonate is one of the strongest plastics available and the..read more